Van Gogh - Samo San

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Review by Heather Holliday

Samo San by Van Gogh: A Raw Slice of 1986 Yugoslavian Rock That Still Hits Hard Alright, let’s talk about Samo San, the debut album by Van Gogh, a band that kinda snuck into the Yugoslavian rock scene in '86 and left a mark way bigger than their short-lived career might suggest. Released under PGP RTB (a label that pumped out some serious bangers back then), this record feels like an unpolished gem—raw, real, and full of heart. It's not perfect, but damn if it doesn’t grab you by the soul. First off, props to Z. Đukić for the music and G. Milisavljević for the lyrics—they knew how to weave something special together. The arrangements? All Van Gogh. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to copy anyone; they were just doing their thing. And honestly? That’s what makes this album stick with you. Now, onto the tracks. "Samo San" kicks things off, and man—it’s one of those songs where you feel every chord change like a punch to the gut. There’s something about the urgency in the vocals, like they’re screaming at you from another time. The guitar work is gritty, almost messy, but in the best possible way. Like, yeah, we’re all figuring this life thing out as we go, and maybe that’s okay. This track stays with me because it’s got this chaotic energy that somehow feels... comforting? Weird, I know, but true. Then there’s “Tragovi Prošlosti,” which hits different. Slower, moodier, dripping with nostalgia. Listening to it feels like flipping through old photos of people you miss but can’t quite remember clearly anymore. The melody lingers after the song ends, haunting you in the best way. It’s not overly complicated—just simple chords and heartfelt singing—but sometimes simplicity cuts deeper than anything fancy could. What gets me about Samo San is how human it feels. These aren’t polished superstars; they’re just dudes pouring everything they’ve got into their art. Maybe that’s why it resonates so much. Yugoslavia in the ‘80s wasn’t exactly known for being chill, and you can hear that tension in the music. It’s angry, hopeful, sad, and defiant all at once. Here’s the kicker though—listening to this album today feels kinda surreal. Yugoslavia doesn’t even exist anymore, and neither does Van Gogh. But here we are, decades later, still talking about them. Isn’t that wild? Music really does have this weird power to freeze moments in time, doesn’t it? So yeah, give Samo San a spin. Let it mess you up a little. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

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Artist: Van Gogh
Album: Samo San

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Tragovi Prošlosti
Samo San

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Catalog Numbers

1121618

Labels

PGP RTB

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Promo
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByVan Gogh
Lyrics ByG. Milisavljević
Music ByZ. Đukić

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): 1121618 A 27 1 86
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): 112 1618 B

About Van Gogh

Serbian rock band formed in January 1986. After releasing their first album "Van Gogh" group disbanded, but rejoined again in 1990. Current lineup: Zvonimir Đukić Đule - guitar, vocals Srboljub Radivojević Srba - drums Dragan Ivanović - bass (2001 - 2002; 2010 - 2014; 2020 - Present) Former members: Goran Milisavljević - vocals (1986) Đorđe Petrović (ex Zajedno) - keyboards (1986) Predrag Popović (ex Rock Express) - bass (1986) Aleksandar Aca Barać - bass (1990 - 1998) Dušan Bogović Gary - bass (1998 - 2001) Branislav Gluvakov Bane - guitar (2006 - 2020) Dejan Ilić Cvika - bass (2002 - 2010; 2014 - 2020) Vlada Barjaktarević - keyboards (1991 - 1992)

Name Vars

  • Grupa Van Gogh
  • Van Gog
  • Ван Гогх

Members

  • Dragan Ivanović
  • Đorđe Petrović
  • Vlada Barjaktarević
  • Srboljub Radivojević
  • Zvonimir Đukić
  • Vladan Cvetković Cvek
  • Aleksandar Barać
  • Goran Milisavljević
  • Predrag Popović
  • Dušan Bogović

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Samo San* by Van Gogh, released in 1986 in Yugoslavia, is a hidden gem in rock history. It was crafted during a time when the Yugoslav music scene was thriving with creativity. The band not only arranged the music themselves but also teamed up with talented lyricist G. Milisavljević and composer Z. Đukić to create tracks like *Samo San* and *Tragovi Prošlosti*. These songs still resonate with fans of raw, authentic rock sound.